1456-1457 / 2001
Measures to improve outcome and minimize
risk of complications
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Work patients up thoroughly
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Identify and alleviate obstructive prostates beforehand
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Tailor the seed activity according to the volume
– NB volume measurement of the prostate should always be
done at initial assessment prior to referral
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Optimal procedure setup, good u/s visualization
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Accurate contouring of structures of interest
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Critically observe dose constraints